Youth Practitioner

Dorset Council UK; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Youth Practitioner, where you will inspire and empower young people at risk. This role involves providing direct care and support, fostering relationships, and helping young individuals thrive in their environments.

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuous development.
• Willingness to gain necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within residential settings.
• Deliver tailored support and foster life skills.
• Ensure consistent support during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Relationship Building

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve the best possible outcomes in life? Are you ready to make a real difference by helping prevent care escalation, placement breakdowns, or facilitating placement step-downs? Join us as a Youth Practitioner, where every day is an opportunity to inspire, support, and empower.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll provide direct care within residential settings and community-based interventions for young people on the edge of care or in foster placements. You’ll play a vital role in building relationships, delivering tailored support, and fostering life skills that equip young people to thrive.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Is resilient, empathetic, and skilled in forming meaningful connections with young people and families.
• Can deliver proactive, solution-focused interventions while celebrating individuality and diversity.
• Thrives in a flexible role that includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties, ensuring consistent support.
  
  

You’ll need to hold or be willing to gain a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and have a commitment to continuous development.